The Torpedo Room

Courtesy The Torpedo Room

Why?Liquid gold from Sierra Nevada.

Sierra Nevada -- the Chico, Calif.-based brewers -- just opened a tasting spot in Berkeley. It's named after the torpedo-shaped device the company uses to dry-hop their beer (which hops up the flavor while avoiding bitterness). While the space is a bit on the small side (it can fit about 45 imbibers), The Torpedo Room has a lot to offer: There are sixteen taps featuring a lot of tasting flights, bar snacks and small-batch beers that you may or may not be able to find at your corner store. Best of all, after you discover your new favorite flavor, you can grab a growler or six-pack to go.